Soccer Adds Seven Signees to 2023 Roster
6/23/2023 3:30:00 PM | Soccer
Cougars adds one goalkeeper, one defender, two midfielders and three forwards
HOUSTON – University of Houston Soccer Head Coach Jaime Frias has officially announced the signings of Aryanna Jimison, Maddie Khan and Kylee Williams, along with transfers Allie Byrd, Jada Gibson, Cameryn Maddox and Sofia Weber.
"Allie, Aryanna, Cameryn, Jada, Kylee, Maddie and Sofia are not only skillful and competitive soccer players, but outstanding women who will add value to the culture of our team," Frias said. "At Houston, we look for student-athletes that have a desire to improve, are ambitious about their goals and are serious about their academics. These young women will blend perfectly with our current group and will contribute to the success of the team."
For information on the Cougars' previous signees, click here for the spring signees and here for the fall signees.
Aryanna Jimison
Midfielder
Freshman | Lewisville, Texas | Hebron HS | FC Dallas
HIGH SCHOOL
Four-star recruit by Top Drawer Soccer… No. 53 in the class by Top Drawer Soccer… 2023 All-Area First Team… 2023 District 6-6A MVP… Scored 20 goals and posted 12 assists in 2023… 2022 District 6-6A Player of the Year… 2021-22 First Team All-District… Also participated in basketball and track.
CLUB
10 goals and six assists in the 2021-22 season for FC Dallas… 2022 First Team All-Conference… 2021 Second Team All-Conference.
Maddie Khan
Forward
Freshman | Southlake, Texas | Southlake Carroll HS | Dallas Texans
HIGH SCHOOL
Khan comes to Houston from Southlake Carroll High School in Southlake, Texas… Played varsity soccer for the Dragons… 2022 State Champions… 2022 and 2023 District Champions… A three-time first team all-district selection… District honorable mention… Also ran varsity track for the Dragons.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Denise Walker and Amir Khan… Has three sisters, Hanna, Lexi and Lauren… Her older sister, Lexi, plays soccer at Trinity University… Co-founder of Kind Kids, a non-profit organization… Lists her peers as her biggest influence… Aspires to become a sports psychologist… Enjoys music, fashion and reading.
Kylee Williams
Goalkeeper
Freshman | Dallas, Texas | Woodrow Wilson HS | Dallas Texans
HIGH SCHOOL
Williams comes to Houston from Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, Texas… Played varsity soccer all four years of high school for the Wildcats… Named to the 11-5A All-District First Team four consecutive seasons… 2019-20 11-5A Co-MVP Goalkeeper All-District… 2022-23 11-5A MVP Goalkeeper All-District… Posted a career high 12 shutouts during the 2020-21 season… Posted 35 career shutouts with the Wildcats.
PERSONAL
Daughter of LeeAnn and Jeff Williams… Her father, Jeff, played tennis at the University of Texas… Has one younger sister, Sienna… Involved in International Baccalaureate… Member of National Honor Society and National Charity League… A-Honor Roll… Volunteers at Eastlake Pet Orphanage… Lists mother as biggest influence… Aspires to become a veterinarian… Enjoys fashion, socializing with friends and soccer.
Allie Byrd
Forward
Graduate Student | Kingwood, Texas | Kingwood Park HS | North Texas
AT NORTH TEXAS
Played in 66 career matches and made 43 career starts...Member of the 2019 Conference USA Tournament championship team...Named to an all-conference team all four seasons: 2019 Conference USA Third Team All-Conference, 2020-21 Conference USA First Team All-Conference, 2021 Conference USA Third Team All-Conference, 2022 Conference USA Third Team All-Conference...2019 Conference USA All Freshmen Team...2019 Conference USA Tournament Offensive MVP...2019 Conference USA All-Tournament Team...A three-time Conference USA Preseason All-Conference honoree: 2020-21, 2021 and 2022...Scored 22 career goals and had seven career assists...Scored a single-season career high nine goals in 2019...Had a single-season career-high three assists in 2019...Played 3,186 career minutes (48 minutes per match)...Attempted 171 career shots and put 73 on target
HIGH SCHOOL
Dual-sport athlete lettering in soccer and basketball at Kingwood Park High School...2019 TASCO 6A First Team All-State for soccer...Scored 92 goals at Kingwood Park HS, which was the third-most in school-history when she graduated...Scored 2,218 points and had 1,707 rebounds for Kingwood Park...2019 District 20-5A MVP for soccer and basketball.
Jada Gibson
Defender
Sophomore | San Diego, Calif. | Bonita Vista HS | Georgia
AT GEORGIA
Played in 18 matches and started seven, tallying 802 minutes…Made first career start against Missouri (Oct. 14, 2022) …Contributed to Georgia backline that only allowed 17 goals, 217 shots, and opponent .078 shooting percentage… Tallied four shots with two on frame.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Bonita Vista HS and San Diego Surf SC…Led Bonita Vista to Metro Conference championship…Named to California CIF First Team…Named CIF Student-Athlete of the Year…Named Metro Conference Winter Scholar-Athlete of the Year…Named Mesa League Girls Soccer Player of the Year and Bonita Vista Varsity MVP…Named Bonita Vista Female Athlete of the Year and Scholar-Athlete of the Year…Served as team captain for San Diego Surf SC…Called up to Trinidad & Tobago National Team in 2020 prior to cancellation of 2020 Concacaf Championships…Received President's Education Award and Standard of Excellence Award for Physics.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Natalie and James Gibson…Father played football at Valdosta State…Majoring in Sport Management.
Cameryn Maddox
Forward
Sophomore | Snellville, Ga. | Shiloh HS | San Diego
AT SAN DIEGO
All-WCC Freshman Team... All-WCC Honorable Mention... Top Drawer Soccer Top-100 Freshman List… Played in 18 games, making 16 starts and recording 1,314 minutes… Led the Toreros in scoring with three goals and two assists for eight points… Tallied her first collegiate goal at Colorado on Aug. 21, 2022
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Shiloh High School in Snellville, Georgia… Won the 2022 ECNL National Championship… Was ranked as one of the top 150 players in the nation… Also ran track.
PERSONAL
Born to Lisa and Tony Maddox… Intends on majoring in Biology.
Sofia Weber
Midfielder
Junior | Andover, N.H. | Hotchkiss School | UConn
AT UCONN
Played in 42 career matches and made 27 career starts.
HIGH SCHOOL
Lettered four years at Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Conn. under Head Coach Christina Cooper. Was a three-time Connecticut All-State performer. Three-time Boston Globe All-Star. Two-time WWNEPSSA All-Star. Two-time All-NEPSAC. 2019 Boston Globe Prep Class A/B MVP. Lettered four seasons in ice hockey. Earned the Ely Prize – for combined excellence in athletics, scholarship and character in 2019.
TICKETS
Individual season tickets will be available to purchase for only $42 with family plans (four season tickets) starting at $100. For more information on how to purchase tickets, fans can click here or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
Students will be able to claim two tickets at no cost to all home soccer matches. Students can claim their tickets by presenting their student IDs at the gate.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the COUGAR RESERVES
Fans are invited to join the Cougar Reserves to support Houston Soccer. Cougar Reserves members provide financial support directly to Houston Soccer for needs beyond the program's operating budget. For more information about levels of giving and benefits, fans can click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSoccer on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarSoccer or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougarsoccer.
"Allie, Aryanna, Cameryn, Jada, Kylee, Maddie and Sofia are not only skillful and competitive soccer players, but outstanding women who will add value to the culture of our team," Frias said. "At Houston, we look for student-athletes that have a desire to improve, are ambitious about their goals and are serious about their academics. These young women will blend perfectly with our current group and will contribute to the success of the team."
For information on the Cougars' previous signees, click here for the spring signees and here for the fall signees.
Aryanna Jimison
Midfielder
Freshman | Lewisville, Texas | Hebron HS | FC Dallas
HIGH SCHOOL
Four-star recruit by Top Drawer Soccer… No. 53 in the class by Top Drawer Soccer… 2023 All-Area First Team… 2023 District 6-6A MVP… Scored 20 goals and posted 12 assists in 2023… 2022 District 6-6A Player of the Year… 2021-22 First Team All-District… Also participated in basketball and track.
CLUB
10 goals and six assists in the 2021-22 season for FC Dallas… 2022 First Team All-Conference… 2021 Second Team All-Conference.
Maddie Khan
Forward
Freshman | Southlake, Texas | Southlake Carroll HS | Dallas Texans
HIGH SCHOOL
Khan comes to Houston from Southlake Carroll High School in Southlake, Texas… Played varsity soccer for the Dragons… 2022 State Champions… 2022 and 2023 District Champions… A three-time first team all-district selection… District honorable mention… Also ran varsity track for the Dragons.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Denise Walker and Amir Khan… Has three sisters, Hanna, Lexi and Lauren… Her older sister, Lexi, plays soccer at Trinity University… Co-founder of Kind Kids, a non-profit organization… Lists her peers as her biggest influence… Aspires to become a sports psychologist… Enjoys music, fashion and reading.
Kylee Williams
Goalkeeper
Freshman | Dallas, Texas | Woodrow Wilson HS | Dallas Texans
HIGH SCHOOL
Williams comes to Houston from Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, Texas… Played varsity soccer all four years of high school for the Wildcats… Named to the 11-5A All-District First Team four consecutive seasons… 2019-20 11-5A Co-MVP Goalkeeper All-District… 2022-23 11-5A MVP Goalkeeper All-District… Posted a career high 12 shutouts during the 2020-21 season… Posted 35 career shutouts with the Wildcats.
PERSONAL
Daughter of LeeAnn and Jeff Williams… Her father, Jeff, played tennis at the University of Texas… Has one younger sister, Sienna… Involved in International Baccalaureate… Member of National Honor Society and National Charity League… A-Honor Roll… Volunteers at Eastlake Pet Orphanage… Lists mother as biggest influence… Aspires to become a veterinarian… Enjoys fashion, socializing with friends and soccer.
Allie Byrd
Forward
Graduate Student | Kingwood, Texas | Kingwood Park HS | North Texas
AT NORTH TEXAS
Played in 66 career matches and made 43 career starts...Member of the 2019 Conference USA Tournament championship team...Named to an all-conference team all four seasons: 2019 Conference USA Third Team All-Conference, 2020-21 Conference USA First Team All-Conference, 2021 Conference USA Third Team All-Conference, 2022 Conference USA Third Team All-Conference...2019 Conference USA All Freshmen Team...2019 Conference USA Tournament Offensive MVP...2019 Conference USA All-Tournament Team...A three-time Conference USA Preseason All-Conference honoree: 2020-21, 2021 and 2022...Scored 22 career goals and had seven career assists...Scored a single-season career high nine goals in 2019...Had a single-season career-high three assists in 2019...Played 3,186 career minutes (48 minutes per match)...Attempted 171 career shots and put 73 on target
HIGH SCHOOL
Dual-sport athlete lettering in soccer and basketball at Kingwood Park High School...2019 TASCO 6A First Team All-State for soccer...Scored 92 goals at Kingwood Park HS, which was the third-most in school-history when she graduated...Scored 2,218 points and had 1,707 rebounds for Kingwood Park...2019 District 20-5A MVP for soccer and basketball.
Jada Gibson
Defender
Sophomore | San Diego, Calif. | Bonita Vista HS | Georgia
AT GEORGIA
Played in 18 matches and started seven, tallying 802 minutes…Made first career start against Missouri (Oct. 14, 2022) …Contributed to Georgia backline that only allowed 17 goals, 217 shots, and opponent .078 shooting percentage… Tallied four shots with two on frame.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Bonita Vista HS and San Diego Surf SC…Led Bonita Vista to Metro Conference championship…Named to California CIF First Team…Named CIF Student-Athlete of the Year…Named Metro Conference Winter Scholar-Athlete of the Year…Named Mesa League Girls Soccer Player of the Year and Bonita Vista Varsity MVP…Named Bonita Vista Female Athlete of the Year and Scholar-Athlete of the Year…Served as team captain for San Diego Surf SC…Called up to Trinidad & Tobago National Team in 2020 prior to cancellation of 2020 Concacaf Championships…Received President's Education Award and Standard of Excellence Award for Physics.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Natalie and James Gibson…Father played football at Valdosta State…Majoring in Sport Management.
Cameryn Maddox
Forward
Sophomore | Snellville, Ga. | Shiloh HS | San Diego
AT SAN DIEGO
All-WCC Freshman Team... All-WCC Honorable Mention... Top Drawer Soccer Top-100 Freshman List… Played in 18 games, making 16 starts and recording 1,314 minutes… Led the Toreros in scoring with three goals and two assists for eight points… Tallied her first collegiate goal at Colorado on Aug. 21, 2022
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Shiloh High School in Snellville, Georgia… Won the 2022 ECNL National Championship… Was ranked as one of the top 150 players in the nation… Also ran track.
PERSONAL
Born to Lisa and Tony Maddox… Intends on majoring in Biology.
Sofia Weber
Midfielder
Junior | Andover, N.H. | Hotchkiss School | UConn
AT UCONN
Played in 42 career matches and made 27 career starts.
HIGH SCHOOL
Lettered four years at Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Conn. under Head Coach Christina Cooper. Was a three-time Connecticut All-State performer. Three-time Boston Globe All-Star. Two-time WWNEPSSA All-Star. Two-time All-NEPSAC. 2019 Boston Globe Prep Class A/B MVP. Lettered four seasons in ice hockey. Earned the Ely Prize – for combined excellence in athletics, scholarship and character in 2019.
TICKETS
Individual season tickets will be available to purchase for only $42 with family plans (four season tickets) starting at $100. For more information on how to purchase tickets, fans can click here or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
Students will be able to claim two tickets at no cost to all home soccer matches. Students can claim their tickets by presenting their student IDs at the gate.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the COUGAR RESERVES
Fans are invited to join the Cougar Reserves to support Houston Soccer. Cougar Reserves members provide financial support directly to Houston Soccer for needs beyond the program's operating budget. For more information about levels of giving and benefits, fans can click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSoccer on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarSoccer or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougarsoccer.
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